Krys,
Sounds like your on your way
one very important thing is make sure your getting enough protein. It's important to keep muscle / build muscle as we age. I didn't know that when I was younger and lost a lot due to losing weight and now am trying to gain some of it back. Protein will also keep you satisfied longer and keep hunger a way longer too!
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~Renee~
51 year old (5'4")
Highest weight 234 (9 years ago)
Starting Weight 185.8 (4/10/12)
First Goal 160 (7/10/12) 
161.2
Second Goal 155 (8/31/12)
Current Weight 139.2 (4/24/13)
New goal - lose weight slowly, build muscle & lower body fat
"There is no diet that will do what eating healthy does. Skip the diet. Just eat healthy"